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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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anyone else get a weird rotten egg smell coming from there car. idk where it's coming from. it happens every once and a while. could it be the fuel that i'm using?
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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There is a TSB for a sulfer smell coming from the exhaust, I've smelled it a few times but never thought anything of it, as it went away instantly. Take it to the dealer if it really bothers you.
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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cat converters do that when they go bad but uhm.. i havent heard any tC owners having a bat cat con.. open the windows, use an air freshner or dealer man..
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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Yep, TSB, something to do with the cat.
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Yea I get that every once and a while as well typically when engine rev is decent
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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it doesnt bother when ever it happens its just a lil stinky. i was just wondering if anyone elses car let out nasty farts :D
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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it also depends on the gas you use. some brands have more sulfur in them (that's the rotten egg smell, you're smilling) than others. try a different brand of gas and see if it goes away, if it doesnt, then Toyota has an upgraded catalytic to eliminate this. They have to replace your catalytic converter. there is a TSB on it.
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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Could be a #2 on the shoe:

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